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25 Feb

ED Attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716 Crore Mumbai Residence ‘Abode’ in RCOM Loan Fraud Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnil Ambani, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA attachment, RCOM loan fraud, Reliance Communications

Mumbai, February 25, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has provisionally attached the Mumbai residence of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716.83 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The action comes a day before the 66-year-old industrialist is scheduled to appear before the federal agency in Mumbai for a second round of questioning in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case linked to Reliance Communications (RCOM).According to the agency, the 17-storey luxury residence, approximately 66 metres high, is located in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill area. The provisional attachment order has been issued…

25 Feb

US Slaps 126% Preliminary Duty on Indian Solar Imports, Shares of Domestic Firms Slide

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India solar exports, Jairam Ramesh, US solar duty, Waaree Energies

New Delhi/Washington, February 25, 2026: The United States has imposed a steep 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar module imports from India, alleging that the products benefit from unfair government subsidies that distort competition in the American market.The move follows a petition filed last year by a group of US solar manufacturers seeking protection from what they described as “unfairly traded imports.” The US Commerce Department, in a factsheet, said similar duties have also been imposed on Indonesia at 104.38 per cent and Laos at 80.67 per cent.The Trump administration argued that subsidies extended by foreign governments allowed companies…

25 Feb

Bride Critically Injured After Being Shot on Wedding Stage in Buxar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAarti Kumari shooting Buxar, Bihar wedding shooting 2026, Buxar bride shot, Chausa police station crime

Buxar (Gurpreet Singh): A celebratory wedding ceremony turned into a scene of horror in Bihar’s Buxar district on Tuesday night when an 18-year-old bride was shot by her alleged lover. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Chausa police station while the bride, identified as Aarti Kumari, was standing on the stage alongside her groom for the wedding rituals. According to Chausa Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Chandan Kumar, the shooting appears to be the result of a failed or one-sided love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach at close range while the wedding party was in full…

25 Feb

Security Forces Thwart Major Terror Plot in Poonch with Massive Explosives Seizure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army Ghatak platoon Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir IED recovery, Mendhar search operation, Poonch terror plot foiled 2026

Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Army and specialized security units achieved a significant operational success on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by neutralizing a potential terror threat in the border district of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Following precise intelligence inputs regarding the movement of suspicious materials, a joint cordon-and-search operation was executed in the Kasbalari area under the jurisdiction of the Mendhar police station. The high-stakes operation was conducted by a collaborative team consisting of the Army’s elite Ghatak platoon and the 39 Rashtriya Rifles. During a detailed sweep of the Salani neighborhood, security personnel discovered a concealed cache of lethal…

25 Feb

Shots fired at car of Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer by unknown assailants in Delhi, one injured

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- A vehicle carrying a lawyer connected to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s legal team was shot at near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area late on Tuesday. Police said unidentified attackers fired multiple rounds at the car. Apart from the lawyer, four other individuals were inside the vehicle during the incident. According to the reports, one person sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia confirmed that the injured individual has been hospitalised and is in stable condition. An investigation is underway to track down those…

24 Feb

Average Salary Increments in India Likely to Rise to 9.1% in 2026: Survey

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAon report, attrition rate India, India salary increment survey, Salary hike 2026, sector-wise pay rise

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Employees across industries in India are projected to receive an average salary increase of 9.1 per cent in 2026, slightly higher than the 8.9 per cent rise recorded in 2025, according to a recent survey. Global professional services firm Aon, in its ‘Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26 India’, said the marginal uptick signals continued stability in compensation trends despite global economic uncertainties. The survey, now in its 32nd edition, analysed inputs from over 1,400 organisations spanning 45 industries across the country. It highlighted that increment levels will differ by sector, reflecting varying demand and…

24 Feb

Government Blocks Five OTT Platforms Over Obscene Content

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaInformation Technology Act Section 69A, IT Rules 2021, obscene content crackdown, online content regulation, OTT platforms blocked

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The government on Tuesday ordered the blocking of five OTT platforms for allegedly streaming obscene content, officials said. According to sources, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu after following due procedure. Under the prescribed process, the government directs internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict public access to such platforms in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and other applicable laws related to obscenity. The action has been taken under Information Technology Act, 2000, specifically Section 69A, which empowers…

24 Feb

India, Israel Begin Free Trade Pact Talks as PM Modi Embarks on State Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu meeting, bilateral trade agreement 2026, India Israel FTA talks, Narendra Modi Israel visit

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India and Israel have formally launched the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel starting February 25. The inaugural round of discussions, being held in New Delhi from February 25 to 26, follows the signing of the ‘Terms of Reference’ in November 2025, which laid out the roadmap for structured negotiations aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties. Trade Expansion in Focus Merchandise trade between the two countries reached USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024–25. Officials said the proposed FTA…

24 Feb

21-Year-Old Sent to Police Remand in Father’s Murder and Dismemberment Case in Lucknow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAshiyana murder incident, father shot and dismembered, Lucknow patricide case, NEET exam pressure dispute

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): A day after a 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering his father in the Ashiyana area of Lucknow, police on Tuesday said the accused has been sent to remand for further interrogation. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Jitendra Kumar Dubey confirmed that the accused, identified as Akshat Singh, is currently in police custody and being questioned to determine additional details surrounding the crime. “Prima facie, the incident appears to have stemmed from anger over his father repeatedly urging him to concentrate on his studies and clear the NEET medical entrance examination. However, questioning…

24 Feb

Supreme Court Signals Eviction of Haldwani Rail Land Occupants, Orders PMAY Eligibility Survey

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Railways land encroachment, PMAY eligibility survey, Supreme Court Haldwani eviction, Surya Kant bench order

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday indicated that more than 5,000 families occupying railway land in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, would have to vacate the area to facilitate a proposed expansion project by the Indian Railways. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the occupants had no vested right over the land, which is undisputedly public property belonging to the Railways. “It’s public land or Railway land — a fact which is not in dispute. You are getting a concession for being there. You cannot claim it as…